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PAIRINGS: Not till later chapters
CHAPTER 5: Problems at home.
It wasn't until 12:15 untill Elliot gathered his things to leave for home. He had worked eighteen hours that day, and only eight of them were required. Days like these took its toll on everyone. Elliot was exhausted, Kathy furious. And their kids, well, Lizzie and Dickey were too young to see the anger in the mother's eyes. Maureen and Kathleen understood but ignored it all. One day Elliot would be forced to pay his price for it all. And he would pay for it unexpectantly.
Leaving the station until tommorrow, Detective Elliot Stabler starts his Volvo's engine. Passing a food store on the home, he thought he'd pick up groceries as a kind of...'piece offering.'
Another day goes by and another rape is committed. Its horrible but I will solve it, I have to. Always do. And no matter what Kathy will always be mad at me. Why? Cause she's mad that I am trying to provide for my family. But I guess I do spend too much time at work. Hell, sometimes I feel I know more about my partner than my own wife.Maybe I should take a vacation with her. My wife that is. Olivia really should also. But we could go somewhere exotic, like the carribbeans or just the Barbadoes. Family vacation or just the two of us? Don't know can't think of that right now. Now its time to suffer the consequences of the job.
Just as he was thinking about everything and anything, his Motorolla serviced cell phone rung.
"Hello, Stabler."
"Hey Elliot, are you coming home now?" Kathy asked agitated that her husband worked such long hours.
"Yeah I am, did you need something from the store?"Stabler spoke into the phone getting ready to turn around.
"Just some milk and a carton of eggs."
"Okay, I just past the store so I will be home soon. How are the kids?"
"Sleeping, Dickie doesn't understand why you can't put him to bed sometimes."
"I know and I am sorry about that, well, how was Maureed today?" Elliot asked, quiltly trying to change the subject.
"She's...how she always is...Maureen." Kathy said. Not knowing what else to say she claimed she had to go take care of something and hung up. But Elliot knew there was nothing to take care of at 12:20 in the morning but sleep. They would surely talk of it later. Finally getting home from the store. there sat Kathy, obviously mad.
"hey Kathy, boy I sure missed you today!" Elliot said trying ot lighten the mood.
"um...I love you." he added.
"Elliot don't play around with me, we need to talk." Kathy answered. Putting the groceries in the refrigerator, they both sat down to have a talk.
"So what's up honey."
"Cut the crap Elliot, I can't keep going like this."
"Like what, what's wrong this time?"
"What's not wrong El? You work all day, the kids and I never see you and whenever I ask you about the job you always just say...nothing or just the usual." Kathy Paused for a moment.
"That's because I don't want to bring what I do at work home with me. I don the best I can to provide for my family Kathy."
"Really? Cause you never talk tome anymore. Its always Olivia. Whenever you have a problem its Olivia whom you go to for comfort! I am your wife Elliot and you are with Olivia more than me." she angrily finished.
"Look, I know its bad and I will try to take some time off Kathy, I don't want to lose you." Elliot said trying to make her understand.
As Kathy began to speak again, Elliot's cell phone rung again. Seeing that it was the hospital he had to pick up.
"Hello."
"Hi, this is Dr. Mason from the NYC emergency room, calling for det. Olivia Benson who I believe to be your partner.
"Yes." Elliot answered trying to rush him.
"Well, detective Stabler, Olivia Benson was omitted at 12:40 to the hospital this morning. For our policy we call the family of the severly injured and our records showed no signs of living family and so we decided to notify you for this...specific situation."
"What specific situation?" Stabler asked motioning for Kathy to stay.
"It would appear that Det. Benson was brutally attacked and raped. She was called in by one of her neighbors."
"Okay I will be there soon. Can you tell me the room numver please?"
"Its room 208, but we are not letting her have visitors for more than 15 minutes right now." the doctor finished.
"Okay thank you."
Elliot said while hanging up, completly shocked. For some reason he never thought something like this would ever happen to Olivia. His good friend for over six years. Turning around he caught the look on his wife's face as she began talking.
"What is it now? Another victim?" Kathy said finally fed up.
"in a way...it is Olivia, she got hurt and doesn't have any family. I am sorry but I promise..." He started in but got cut off.
"No El, no more empty promises, if you go then that is it. I am leaving."
"Kathy don't be so bitter you have to understand, Olivia and I are friends."
"And you and I are married!"
At that last word, Elliot didn't know what else to say. He loved his wife but he knew he couldn't just let Olivia down. For all those times she's been there for him, it was now his turn to be there for here. So he turned around and left.
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